For many families across the Kansas City region, poverty doesn’t begin with long-term instability. It begins with one unexpected moment: a medical emergency, a car repair, a job loss, or […]
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5 KC Organizations Helping Neighbors Build Financial Stability
January is Financial Wellness Month, a time when many of us set goals around budgeting, saving, and planning for the year ahead. But for thousands of Kansas City neighbors, financial […]
5 Organizations Bringing Hope to the Houseless
Every night in Kansas City, hundreds of individuals and families face the reality of not having a place to call home. From living in cars or shelters to navigating the […]
From Awareness to Action: Building a Community Free from Violence
What does a community free from sexual and domestic violence actually look like? It starts long before a crisis or crisis intervention ever happens—with neighbors who can recognize warning signs, […]
5 Organizations Helping Individuals Heal from Substance Use
Every day in Kansas City, individuals and families face the painful reality of substance use disorder, a disease that can isolate, devastate, and take lives. But across our community, organizations […]
5 Organizations Supporting Survivors and Building Safer Futures
Across Kansas City, thousands of individuals and families face the painful reality of domestic violence each year. But thanks to the dedication of local organizations and community support, survivors have […]
Five Organizations Empowering Kansas City’s Hispanic Communities
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the cultural resilience and contributions of Latino communities. In Kansas City, several organizations play pivotal roles in uplifting and supporting these communities. […]
KC Dream Center’s Mission to Uplift Latino Families
United Way Impact 100 partners, including the Kansas City Dream Center, are committed to serving the Latino community with dignity, respect, and culturally relevant resources, and making language accessibility a […]